2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited: Quick take

It won't replace your Suburban, but for occasional third-row use the Santa Fe has a lot to like

August 3, 2016

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Highlights: The Santa Fe, in this Ultimate Limited guise, drives like a lighter utility -- it's got decent horsepower, and good visibility all around gives the illusion that it's smaller than a three-row SUV. Keep in mind this is an occasional three-rower -- with the rearmost seats up, cargo space is extremely limited, so you're not going to haul six folks and all their luggage on a road trip with it. However, for carpooling and kids' parties it's ideal, and the second-row seating slides to accommodate different sized passengers throughout.

Base Price: $42,045

Our Opinion: This three-row Santa Fe Limited is the final Excel-memory-erasing straw that places Hyundai in the mainstream of car brands.

By Autoweek Editors

On Sale: Now

Base Price: $42,045

As Tested Price: $44,295

Powertrain: 3.3-liter V6, AWD six-speed automatic

Output: 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm, 252 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm

Curb Weight: 4,169 lb

Fuel Economy: 17/22/19 mpg(EPA City/Hwy/Combined)

Pros: Full luxury with the Ultimate Package

Cons: Won’t fit six passengers AND luggage like some larger three-row crossovers